DVD of the Black Powder Mill created by film maker Stefan Raabe in conjuction with the Friend's of the Black Powder Mill and Brimbank CouncilBlack Powder Mill created by film maker Stefan Raabe in conjuction with the Friend's of the Black Powder Mill and Brimbank Councilblack powder mill, explosive factory, deer park, cainlea

The Friends of the Black Powder Mill and local historians (including Olwen Ford) produced a heritage brochure about the former Albion Explosives Factory and the Mill. To introduce and celebrate the new public brochure explaining the history of the Mill and the wider explosives factory site.The Mill had been restored and officially reopened in 2003; the brochure formed part of the public interpretation strategy.Black Power Mill Lauch of Brochure6/8/2002 Chair Jack Sheridan Chairman Friends Of Black Powder Mill Launch By Prof Ian D. Rap Other Speakers Olwen Ford, Cr. Sam David, Bob Secombe black powder mill, cainlea, albion explosive factory, ian d. rap, olwen ford, sam david, bob secombe

The Black Powder Mill is the last remaining building from the Albion Explosives Factory and is located in the suburb of Cairnlea. It was used to grind gunpowder for bombs and shells in WW2. In 2001 the Black Powder Mill was included in the National Trust's Heritage Register due to its cultural heritage significance. Friends Of The Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Past Memories of Albion Explosives Factoryblack powder mill, albion explosive factory

The Black Powder Mill in Deer Park (Cairnlea) is the only surviving building of Australia’s former gunpowder manufacturing industry, built in 1942 as part of the Albion Explosives Factory. It is heritage-listed and remains a rare reminder of Melbourne’s munitions history. The mill was saved by a group of community members which ultimately formed the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. This group has subsequently been taken over by the Sunshine & District Historical Society. On limited occasions the mill is open to the public.Opening Ceremony The Black Powder Mill Tuesday 9th December 2003the black powder mill, deer park explosive factory, deer park, cairnlea

4928.01 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Cairnlea Heritage Trail Brochure Back 4928.01 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Cairnlea Heritage Trail Brochure Front 4928.02 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Albion Explosive Factory Map 4928.03 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - The Little Black Powder Mill Poster Photo 02 4928.03- Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - The Little Black Powder Mill Poster Photo 01black powder mill, albion explosive factory

Past employees talk about the operations and past experiences of the Albion Explosive Factory.Black Powder Mill Opening Daythe black powder mill, deer park, albion explosive factory, cairnlea, noel tozer, andrew "andy" calvert

Black Powder Mill from Tom Rigg 11/6/2004

This is an early photograph of the Black Powder Mill after the Explosive Factory was closed down, but before any restoration work took place and it was placed on the Voctorian Heritage List.Black Powder Mill (Building No. 745) - Built: 1942, to supplement output from the nearby ICIANZ plant (operating since 1935). - Function: Ground gunpowder for bombs and shells using an edge-runner mill—a technology dating back to the 16th century. - Design: - Two levels: milling equipment above, mechanical gear below. - Reinforced concrete walls and sacrificial wooden blast doors directed explosions safely toward Kororoit Creek. - Incident: In 1944, an explosion injured two workers; one later died from burns. Heritage and Preservation - Significance: - Only surviving building from the Albion Explosives Factory. - Possibly the last gunpowder production building erected for military use worldwide. - Recognized for its engineering, historical, and social importance. - Saved by Community: Initially slated for demolition, but preserved after strong local advocacy. - Restoration: Added to the National Trust Register in 2001; restored and reopened in 2003. - Today: - Hosts annual open days with machinery demonstrations and black powder firearm displays. - Managed by the Sunshine & District Historical Society since 2022. black powder mill, deer park, explosive factory, cairnlea, icianz, ici

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The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2020.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2020.5611.01 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.02 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG 5611.03 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 04.JPG 5611.04 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 05.JPG 5611.05 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 06.JPG 5611.06 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 07.JPG 5611.07 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.08 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG 5611.09 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 03.JPG 5611.10 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 04.JPG 5611.11 - Lake Chamoun Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.12 - Lake Chamoun Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG cairnlea, black powder mill, lake chamoun

The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.5587.01 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.02 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5587.03 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 03.JPG 5587.04 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5587.05 - Kevin Flint Rerserve Sign 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.06 - Black Powder Mill 2022 Photo 01.JPG kevin flint reserve, cairnlea drive, cairnlea, black powder mill, australia buddhist centre

The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2021.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2021.5586.01 - Stockton Run Reserve Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.02 - Albion Rovers Football Club Kevin Flint Reserve Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.03 - Featherheads Grasslands Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.04 - Featherheads Grasslands Cainlea 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.05 - Gurnung Rd Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.06 - Gurnung Rd Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.07 - ICI Internal Kororoit Creek Bridge Cairnlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.08 - ICI Internal Kororoit Creek Bridge Cairnlea 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.09 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.10 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.11 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5586.12 - Kororoit Creek Rear of Deer Park Hotel Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.13 - Powder Miil Plaque 2021 Photo 01.JPG stockton run, albion rovers football club, kevin flint reserve, featherheads grasslands, gurnung road, kororoit creek, black powder mill, cairnlea

This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. It is used during the Black Powder Mill open daysShell Q.F.H.E. 4" F.A. 35lb MK1B with Cartiridge

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. Noel Tozer was the Albion Explosive Manager from 1981 - 1983. Noel was instrumental in creating the Black Powder Mill Friends Society which saved the demolition of the from black powder mill.albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to Friends of the Black Powder MillMr. K.W. Bennett 1966 - 1977albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillMr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillStaff of Albion Explosive Factory September 1955albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillSynthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillAlbion Staff 1943albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillRocket Propellant Buildings Looking South West Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillAbsorption House & Week Nitric Tanks, R.D.X. Plant Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillR.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

This item came from the Friends of the Black Powder MillMr E.E. Backhouse 1964 - 1966albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Brochure Cairnlea Master Plan 2nd February 2000|Brochure Cairnlea Community News Winter 2000|Brochure Cairnlea Heritage Trail Two Walks from the Black Powder Mill March 2010|Brochure A Natural Place To Call Home|Brochure Cairnlea Heritage Trail Two Walks from the Black Powder Millcairnlea

Booklet Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong Victoria 1923 to 1973|In Memory of Munitons Workers Plaque Black Power Mill|Newspaper Article Melbourne Herald December 1942. They're like a Disney Fantasy|Booklet West of the Yarra up Maribyrnong Way Materials Research Laboratory|ADI Footscray Site Redevelopment Environment Effects Statement 1992 Site History

After European settlement in the mid 1850s, the North Albion site was being used as grassland for farming and grazing. In the late 1930's, the threat of another world war in Europe was developing and the Australian Government decided it needed to increase and to be more independent in the manufacturing of munitions and explosives. The Albion site was chosen opposite the existing commercial ICI ANZ factory. ICI ANZ was chosen to design, construct and operate the new facilities. In 1940 the factory first began production of propellants for small arms and artillery that were required by the military forces during WW2. After the end of the WW2 the plant continued producing explosives and fertilizers for commercial use. The site was closed down in 1986, and the site went through an extensive decontamination and cleanup before being redeveloped into a housing estate with a shopping complex located in its center. The Black Powder Mill, built in 1942 is the only remaining building from the Albion explosives Factory. Noel Tozer is a former President of the Friends of the Black powder Mill. Sunshine and District Historical Society A.G.M. 18/7/2003 Chairman Norman Carlton Speaker Noel Tozer History of Albion Explosives Factorynoel tozer, albion explosive factory